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With the close of Cycle 11, ALMA celebrates its most successful period since the start of operations. For the first time, the observatory not only met its goal of 4,300 observation hours, but exceeded the extended target of 4,500 hours set in the 2019 Forward Look. This achievement was made possible by the coordinated work of all teams and...

At ALMA, every observation depends on the precise work of the Logistics Department. Comprised of Claudia Johnson, ALMA Logistics Lead, and her colleague Ana Salinas, ALMA Logistics Assistant, both with more than 15 years at the Observatory, this team ensures the movement, distribution, and supply of the materials that enable science to continue. Their work includes coordinating local and...

On Thursday, September 4, 140 colleagues connected to a new All-Hands meeting. The meeting highlighted the record number of hours observed in Cycle 11, the demand for Cycle 12, and the progress of the ALMA bandwidth upgrade (WSU), which will quadruple ALMA's sensitivity. The session was led by Director Sean Dougherty and featured presentations by Iván López, Health, Safety,...

At ALMA, working with neighboring communities is a key part of our presence in Chile. Beyond science and observing the universe, there is a real and ongoing commitment to local development, particularly in the Antofagasta Region, where our closest communities — San Pedro de Atacama and Toconao — are located. For over a decade, we have been working on...

The Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU) program is one of ALMA's strategic pillars for the 2030s and will mark a turning point in its contribution to global science. This initiative will transform the way we observe the universe by increasing the bandwidth and sensitivity of the observing system. This will allow more and fainter data to be collected in less...